Montana's political landscape has shifted significantly, with lawmakers pushing to outlaw abortion prior to the Roe v. Wade overturn in 2022. Their efforts faced legal obstruction, as judges ruled these laws unconstitutional. Recently, legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors was similarly halted by the courts. Amid these developments, the Montana Supreme Court upheld a ruling regarding environmental protections. In retaliation, Republican legislators are proposing numerous bills aimed at restructuring the judiciary to influence future court decisions and appointments, signaling a contentious battle over political power and judicial independence in the state.
Even before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Montana lawmakers were determined to outlaw abortion, passing three laws restricting access.
Outraged Republican lawmakers vowed to take action. After today, our message to the judiciary is simply this: Buckle up, Senator Matt Regier... announced in December.
Now they have come up with a remedy, as the Montana Legislature is weighing an avalanche of bills to reshape the judiciary and influence who gets to sit on the courts.
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